By Austin Shick
Host site applications for 2016 NIRSA Regional Flag Football Championships will open on Tuesday, February 2. NIRSA member institutions interested in hosting are encouraged to submit an online application.
Hosting a NIRSA Championship Series event in an experience that requires a great deal of time and resources, but it’s also very rewarding and comes with a flood of fantastic benefits. Hosting gives your community an economic boost, is a chance to proudly show off your school, and brings positive attention to your institution, which attracts potential graduate assistants. Plus, fundraising through sponsorships, in-kind donations, and entry-fees is a great way to offset any costs.
Assistant Director of Intramural Sports at the University of Houston and NIRSA Championship Series Flag Football Work Team Chair Brian Mills says hosting a regional tournament “can be a unifying force for your department. Not only does it encourage collaboration among the professional staff, but the opportunity for students to truly show their leadership abilities is unmatched. I have personally been a host five times, and every time the enthusiasm and support of our students, supervisors, officials, facilities, etc. is amazing.”
Don’t miss out on this great chance to host a regional championship! The deadline to submit a host site application is Wednesday, March 2—submit one today.
For more information about hosting a 2016 NIRSA Regional Flag Football Championship, please contact NIRSA Championships Series Flag Football Work Team Chair Brian Mills or NIRSA Director of National Sport Programs, Valerie McCutchan for more information.
